Liberal Democrats candidate · stood 2017
James Paterson.
Stood for Liberal Democrats in Na h-Eileanan an Iar at the 2017 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 5th of 5 with 250 votes (1.7%).
The result in full · 2017 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angus MacNeil✓ elected | SNP | 6,013 | 40.6% |
| Ealasaid MacDonald | Lab | 5,006 | 33.8% |
| Daniel McCroskrie | Con | 2,441 | 16.5% |
| John Cormack | — | 1,108 | 7.5% |
| James Paterson | LD | 250 | 1.7% |
Majority 1,007 · 14,818 votes cast.
The seat now
Na h-Eileanan an Iar is represented by Angus MacNeil (SNP), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Na h-Eileanan an Iar →
Liberal Democrats in 2017
James Paterson was one of 629 Liberal Democrats candidates at the 2017 General Election — 12 won their seats, 617 did not. See the Liberal Democrats →